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The new Les Paul's double-cutaway and lightweight body with contoured edges were influenced by players' requests for lighter, more comfortable guitars with easy access to the high frets.
By the end of the 1950s, sales for the original single-cutaway Les Paul Standard and Custom models were dropping. This led Gibson president Ted McCarty to have the guitars revamped in 1960 for release in 1961. The new Les Paul's double-cutaway and lightweight body with contoured edges were influenced by players' requests for lighter, more comfortable guitars with easy access to the high frets. Also a factor in redesigning the Gibson solidbody line was the popularity of Fender's Stratocaster and Jazzmaster.
The Les Paul Standard was the first to receive the new design, and the Les Paul Custom followed soon after. The guitars' new body measured 12 3/4" wide, 16" long, and 1 5/16" deep. (Compare that to the original single-cutaway Les Paul body, which measured 12 3/4" wide, 17 1/4" long, and 1 3/4" deep).
But a few things stayed the same: The new Les Paul kept the 24 3/4" scale on a 22-fret neck and also retained the split-diamond headstock inlay and gold hardware of its predecessor. The '61 Standard's mahogany body (which lacked the maple cap of the prior version) was stained cherry red, while the '61 Custom was finished in "gleaming white," rather than the black of the original Custom. These reimagined Les Pauls were also equipped with the newly designed (and soon abandoned) "sidewinder" vibrato.
The '61 Les Paul Custom featured here matches the details provided in Gibson's 1961 catalog, which reads:
- Ultra thin, hand contoured, double-cutaway body.
- New extra slim, fast, low-action neck—with exclusive extra low frets—joins body at 22nd fret.
- One-piece mahogany neck with adjustable truss rod.
- Ebony fingerboard, deluxe pearl inlays.
- Adjustable Tune-O-Matic bridge.
- Three powerful humbucking pickups with unique wiring arrangement.
- Two sets of tone and volume controls.
- Three-way specially wired toggle switch.
- New Gibson Vibrato—operates in direction of pick stroke, swings out of way for rhythm playing.
This 1961 Gibson catalog also shows the Les Paul Custom priced at $425 plus $47.50 for a 0537 Faultless gold plush-lined case. The current retail value for a 1961 Gibson Les Paul Custom is about $10,000.
Gibson's "sidewinder" vibrato tailpiece was not a hit with most guitarists and the company ultimately
abandoned the design.
In case you didn't know what you were playing, the pickguard would inform you.
The '61 Custom retained the split-diamond headstock inlay and gold hardware of the '50s original.
Sources for this article include Gibson Electrics—The Classic Years by A.R. Duchossoir, The Early Years of the Les Paul Legacy 1915-1963 by Robb Lawrence, Gibson Guitars—Ted McCarty's Golden Era: 1948-1966 by Gil Hembree, and the 1961 Gibson catalog.
Dave's Guitar Shop
Dave Rogers' collection is tended by Laun Braithwaite and Tim Mullally and is on display at:
Dave's Guitar Shop
1227 Third Street South
La Crosse, WI 54601
Photos by Mullally and text by Braithwaite.


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Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.
Here is the most recent map for Downtown Oconomowoc.
Show All Answers
If you are seeking more information to plan your visit or about a particular event, you can email firstname.lastname@example.com or call Tourism staff (262) 569-2199.
To submit an event simply go to the calendar on this website. At the top of the calendar is an option to submit an event. Click that and fill in the require fields to have your event sent to site administrators for consideration.
Oconomowoc businesses will be considered for inclusion on our site, to have your business listed, contact Community Outreach and Services Assistant, Paige Brunclik at email@example.com
If you have an attraction in the area you would like considered, you can also contact Paige Brunclik.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab has 16% return rate, Apple's iPad just 2%
According to the Digital Daily, the Galaxy Tab had a 16 percent return rate from its launch in November through Jan. 15, based on data collected by ITG Investment Research. The return rate was found through a survey from nearly 6,000 wireless stores in the U.S.
The return rate for the Galaxy Tab was said to be 13 percent in December 2010, but the rate increased after the holidays. Return rates through Jan. 15 increased to 16 percent, according to the poll.
ITG also tracked purchases of the iPad through Verizon's retail stores in the U.S. The survey found that just 2 percent of buyers returned Apple's tablet since it debuted in late October.
It's more bad news for Samsung's first iPad competitor, as the company also revealed this week that sales to customers of the device were "quite small." Initially, Samsung had boasted that it sold 2 million of the Galaxy Tab since its launch in November.
But in reality, those sales were to inventory channels, and not actual consumers. In a quarterly earnings call with investors last week, Samsung executive Lee Kun-hee said that the sell-through to consumers was "quite small," though he added the company felt that its performance was "quite OK" given that it is the introduction of a new device.
The Galaxy Tab is powered by the Google Android mobile operating system, but runs "Froyo," a version of the software that was created for smartphones, not tablets. Google intends to transition Android to tablets with the forthcoming release of "Honeycomb," which will debut this year on the new Motorola Xoom.


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Starting at$19.99
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Eastwood not only knows about restoring and refinishing cars, we know about detailing and maintaining them as well. Few places have such a selection of polishes and protectants for whatever finish your car has, even matte paint. We carry all the latest formulations from Mother's, Meguiar's and more, plus tried and true polishes from Simichome and Autosol. Original Bike Spirits aerosols aren't available at your local home improvement store. You won't find the Rat Wax soap and detailer spray for flat, matte and satin finish cars at your local chain store either.


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It's that time of year when we search out suggestions for gifts for the parents. Here is a simple in inexpensive list.
For Fathers we have the following gifts:
#5 –GPS for their car. They no longer will have to fear the backseat driver. It also gives them a chance to brag about their new gadget. Amazon.com will have it for a relatively inexpensive cost. Best Buy will also have a discounted section for GPS.
# 4- Desk Top Valet Charger. It will enable all the charging of cell phones,ipods and any other gadget that needs nightly plugging in, as well as resting place for their keys. Prices begin at $49.99 and range up to $140 for the deluxe versions. Target and Walmart are carrying wonderful versions of it.
# 3- Gift Certificate to Armour®Fleece Hoodies. They are warm and fashionable. If you log on to www.sportsauthority.com you can see a wide variety.
#2 –Digital Camera. This will enable him to have a gadget that will be easily used to enhance his hobbies. He can be the rescuer of the day with a quick snap shot when needed. Target, Best Buy and Walmart have digital cameras on sale by various manufacturers.
# 1- The Coppola Restoration Gift Collection" It is the red carpet of the Godfather Trilogy. The footage is at its sharpest, cleanest and clearest version of the movie classic. Scenes have been restored and improved in color and length.
Top Five Inexpensive Gifts For Mothers and Fathers was originally published on elev8.com


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Monday, April 6, 2009
Sloopin Recognized as One of Chicago's Best Blogs
Most importantly, we wanted to say thanks to all of our Sloopers for the great comments, emails, feedback, tips and help. Without you we would have never gotten this far. We appreciate your help and look forward to the future!
(Image created from chicagotribune.com)
6 comments:
When you say we, who do you mean?
- April 7, 2009 at 3:48 PM
- Linda Horton said...
Cool! You deserve the recognition, and thanks for the great blog!
- April 7, 2009 at 6:37 PM
- Me said...
Yay, sloopy! Your blog is fantastic!
- April 7, 2009 at 10:00 PM
- Sloopy said...
Thanks for the kind words and like we said we truly appreciate the comments, advice, emails etc. Keep'em coming!
For those of you who are interested why we say "we", it's because we at Sloopin have a group of people who help us. Although Sloopy is the main poster, many of the opinions, articles and content come from and are influenced by a group of South Loop residents (or people interested and well informed about the area).
We've tried to avoid having one singular personality and voice because we rely on others to help us with the blog.
We also copied the model of one of our favorite magazines, The Economist. If you're familiar with the magazine you probably noticed that there are no bylines for any article (so no authors listed on each article). The entire magazine and staff tries to have a collective voice, instead of singular opinions. Although we don't claim to be as reputable or informative as The Economist, we simply like that model. - April 7, 2009 at 11:40 PM
The question was in regard to the site owners and organizers, and people who place the links up, not the average posters.
Great site concept. I hope it succeeds.
But in interests of transparency, why not put a post up about who site owners are and their bios, credentials, or affiliations of the people behind the scenes (other than the posters). - April 8, 2009 at 8:19 AM
- Sloopy said...
We will think about putting up some bio information, we didn't previoiusly for random reasons.
If you would like to know more information in the mean time feel free to email us at firstname.lastname@example.com - April 9, 2009 at 9:31 AM


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Also new from Origins:
Additional Somerset Wills Abstracts 1385-1556
All probate records for the Diocese of Bath and Wells deposited at the probate registry in Exeter were destroyed by enemy action in 1942.
Fortunately there are full (printed) abstracts/extracts to some of these lost wills – collated prior to the devastation of 1942. The volumes listed below contain a complete summary of the details contained within each will, including all names (testators, executors, witnesses and beneficiaries) and places, plus incidental information such as relationships and occupations where found in the original documents.
- Abstracts of Wells Wills 1539-1541, wills proved in the Consistory Court of Wells
- Medieval Wills from Wells 1543-1546 and 1554-1556, wills proved in the Archdeaconry Court of Wells.
Surrey Peculiars Probate Index 1660-1794
An index to Wills, Administrations and inventories in the Peculiar Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Deanery of Croydon (Surrey) 1660-1794.
The Peculiar Court of the Archbishop of Canterbury in the Deanery of Croydon included the Surrey parishes of Barnes, Burstow, Charlwood, Cheam, Croydon, East Horsley, Merstham, Mortlake, Church Newington, Putney, Roehampton, Walworth St Peter and Wimbledon.
Check out my Scotland's Greatest Story research service www.ScotlandsGreatestStory.co.uk
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This will be a long post so I will put the TL;DR stuff right up top.
I am trying to reclaim my blog as the center of my online life, rather than various social media sites.
When I found out about the IndieWeb POSSE philosophy, it resonated with me. I've felt like this over the years, and this crystallized my thinking.
I am using WordPress plugins to push my posts out to social media and Brid.gy to bring that activity back to this blog.
I first ran across the concept of POSSE (Publish Own Site, Syndicate Everywhere) in an episode of In Beta on the 5by5 podcast network. The basic idea is to set up a system where a site you own (typically a blog) is the origination point of your online activity, and from there it propagates outward to whatever social media sites you care about. This struck a chord in me, because I have watched myself following the same pattern as almost all the early 2000s era bloggers: blogging slowing or ceasing while all that activity moved to Facebook, Twitter, Google+, et al.
The concept is that by putting your site as the central primary point of activity, you retain ownership of everything. There are horror stories of people losing their Twitter or Facebook accounts and then losing years and years of their history in a flash. I have somewhat mitigated that problem by having a self-hosted version of ThinkUp running and faithfully gathering my social media information. (Interesting aside, Gina Trapani the developer of ThinkUp was the original cohost of In Beta.) This helps somewhat, but is a reactive rather than proactive solution. It doesn't solve the fragmentation problem, and it doesn't solve the "loss of blog mojo" problem.
Given that I like the idea of owning my whole stream, collecting it in a central canonical place with all activity pushing back to it, this whole thing seems like a natural fit for me. Of course, like all similar situations (think podcasting in fall 2004), there is not yet an off-the-shelf product to do this. It is time for a series of rickety Rube Goldberg devices! Yay, fun!
Current System:
This is the extremely early days of this concept, so everything is in flux. Also, I'm only a few days into this exploration so this is an ongoing research project. All of this is subject to change and certainly some parts of it will over time. This blog post itself should be an example of my own dog food being eaten. I'll start with the activity flowing back to the blog, as this is trickier. The pushing out is pretty straightforward.
Note too that every bit of this is in the context of a self-hosted WordPress blog. The ins and outs will be different for other blogging tools.
Step 1: Webmentions
The first prerequisite for the whole thing was the trickiest bit for me, getting webmention support onto this WordPress blog. It requires installing the webmention and semantic-pingback plugins and then doing some configuration. Every profile you want to connect to your blog needs to have a link back to your blog in it, as the tools use this information for security. This page details how to do it. Learn from my mistakes and verify that you can receive webmentions via this test tool before you hook anything else up. I'd have gotten a lot of automatic coolness if I had.
Step 2: Backfeed
Backfeed is the idea of pulling the activity back to your own site. This page details the concepts and some tools. I opted to use Brid.gy because although it isn't perfect it does pull back likes, favorites and things like that in addition to comments. I'll discuss the ramifications of this decision later.
Go to Brid.gy and connect your target profiles. It can pull back your activity from Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Instagram. This is simple and familiar if you have ever approved third-party apps for you accounts before. If you have things working correctly and have activity on posts that link to your blog posts, you will immediately see this activity hit your blog like magic. It goes without saying that if you want to see the magic, you should have some active posts that point to your blog before you hook this up. It will be a tad anti-climactic otherwise.
Once I got it working, I made a test post that I put on Twitter, Facebook and Google+ asking people to interact with it. The result is pretty phenomenal, you can see it on this post.
Step 3: Pushing out (The SE, Syndicate Everywhere part)
There are multiple options for this. The simplest and easiest option for most people would be to use the Social->Publicize function of the Jetpack plugin from WordPress.com. Many, possibly most, WordPress blogs already have this. I chose to go with the SNAP plugin (Social Network Auto-Poster). This is because I'd like the full text of my posts to push out. That doesn't seem possible with Jetpack, which automatically truncates. SNAP is highly configurable and will allow you to write your own template for each connected social media site. It's not perfect, I'll discuss that later as well. If you are seeing this post on any social media sites, then it worked. What you see is what it did.
For the backfeed functionality, the dependence on Brid.gy is a point of failure. I have taken all the external dependencies of social media sites and collected all that into one big external dependency. Because of the way the webmentions work, the details of the information are contained in a Brid.gy url. Although the comments live in my blog, they are not useful without this external service. That service is free, maintained by a single guy as a labor of love and subject to shutdown at any time. It might also get overloaded, destroyed or subject to any manner of mayhem. If any of that happens, the comments that pushed to my site will be useless.
Also, in my short experience the working of Brid.gy is not 100%. Some fraction, about 5-10% of the attempts to push webmentions just fail. I don't know why, if I look at the web page for my account I see a failure message with no further details or way to retry. Apparently, that is just it. If it fails, the whole game is over. Again, if I had some control over this process I would be able to at least look at logs. As it is now, if the Brid.gy black box fails, I don't get to look inside.
A problem with SNAP is that while it pushes to Facebook, Twitter and a lot of others in the free version, if you desire Google+ integration (which I do) it requires the paid plugin. Worse, you will not find out until after you try to hook it up (like I did) that the plugin in incompatible with two-step authentication which I do have on my Google account. The developer seems resistant to making it work with that, and this is an important thing for me. Jetpack works with two-factor authentication but somehow the SNAP developer claims it is impossible for him. For testing purposes I'm turning off two-step for now, but there is a hard decision in my future.
Future Work:
To make this work better, I'd love to see my dependency on Brid.gy replaced by one to my self-hosted ThinkUp install. ThinkUp is already crawling my social media streams and recording all my activity. It seems like a pretty small effort to write a plugin to push a webmention in just the same way that Brid.gy does. That way, although I have an external dependency in my blog it is to a thing I own. Since this whole IndieWeb thing is about control, that seems philosphically better and more consistent to me.
It would be preferential to find a system that could push posts to every social media system I want it propagated to, in exactly the manner and format I choose, without changing my security settings. Whether this is pushing existing vendors to change their tools (like adding templating to Jetpack or two-step support to SNAP) or creating new tools (ugh, not by me) if these existed and were easily available off the shelf then this whole thing would be more of a product and less of a kit car with a zillion pieces.
Final Thoughts:
I am pursuing this as an ongoing project. I like the ethos, and I like the result. Twelve years ago, I made a dozen small blog posts a day not unlike how people currently use Facebook or Twitter. There is no reason I can't return to that. I like this blog being the center of everything and the social media posts being the second-class citizens, rather than the other way around. I have it set up that via IFTTT rules I can originate a post in Google+ and have it push to Twitter, Facebook or back to this blog. Ultimately though, that is rewarding bad behavior. Just because three years in, Google+ still does not provide a write API does not mean they should be the primary position in my life. I'll take the hits to make this work, and will continue to post on this topic as I refine my system. I hope that just like early podcasting, people will take the rickety systems and build more solid ones so that eventually, there is just a button to push or a thing to install (or pay for) and the whole thing is done. May it be so, world without end. Amen.


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Beautiful, artist-rendered map of Anhui province, China. This map shows the locations of orphanages that participate in international adoptions, and are beautifully detailed with major cities, roads, railroads and waterways - all hand-drawn. Well over 150 hours of work went into this piece.
Each of my maps begins with a hand-rendering in ink, followed by digital editing and finishing touches that make it both a unique and beautiful work of art!
Personalization can be incorporated into your map by contacting me prior to purchase; and you can view personalized samples and access countless resources about Anhui province and its orphanage locations by visiting my website at: www.Redthreadmaps.com
Best wishes, Hendrika


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I do a lot of development in my own time. These projects I work on are all just for fun and learning (so far). I commonly do Java development with Maven but I have also been known to dabble in .NET and Python. All of the projects I work on use open source licenses, although most of them are not on any public code repositories.
Java/Maven development requires me to use a unique groupId
(e.g. "com.mydomain") and a unique package
(directory) structure, usually containing the groupId
while .NET development encourages unique namespaces
in which I use similar conventions to the Java package
concept. To ensure uniqueness, I usually just use one of my domain names with the parts reversed (e.g. "ca.jessewebb"); I believe this is a very common practice.
I am in the initial stages of creating a new, open source, Java/Maven project (let's call it "newproj") and I would like to put it on GitHub. My username on GitHub is "jessewebb" so this will give it a URL like: https://github.com/jessewebb/newproj
. I don't want to bother registering the "newproj.com" domain name so I decided to use "ca.jessewebb" and "ca.jessewebb.newproj" as the groupId
and package
, respectively.
It occurred to me that the presence of my personal identity in the code and as part of the project's home (in the GitHub URL) will likely cause a potential contributor to think twice about getting involved with my project. This is a problem, I don't want it to be my project. I would prefer if I could, instead, convey the message that I do not own the project. Now, in all honesty, it really isn't that big of a deal because I doubt my projects will garner much community involvement but I also see this as even more of a reason to avoid any possibility of deterring would-be contributors.
For another example, I created a Google Code project a few years ago (let's call it "oldproj"). When I created the project, I knew I was going to host it on Google Code so I used the groupId
and package name of "com.googlecode.oldproj", which is the reverse of the default domain name Google Code provides every new project. This turned out to be a not-so-great idea; a year or so later, I moved the code to a different repo and I had to rename these identifiers (well I didn't have to but...). At the time, I didn't own any domain names and I ended up buying the domain name "oldproj.com" and I used it. I liked this because it gave the project its own identity and I wasn't stamping my name on the code everywhere. I could have just as easily registered the "jessewebb.ca" domain name and used "ca.jessewebb.oldproj" as the package name but I didn't because I had the same concerns back then too.
So my question is...
How can I avoid using my own (domain) names when creating open source projects while still maintaining uniqueness of packages/namespaces?
As projects gain more momentum, it makes sense to register the domain names but it seems silly and a waste of money to do this earlier on. I realize that I don't actually have to own the domain name to use it in the code but that feels wrong and can lead to a squatter snatching it from under you in the meantime. What do other people do about this dilemma? Are there examples of popular (widely used, large community, etc.) open source projects that contain the original developer's identity as part of its own identifier(s)?


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Used 2021 Chevrolet Malibu LT Sedan
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*Please contact dealer to verify price, options, and other vehicle details.
- Body Style: Sedan
- Model Code: 1ZD69
- Engine: Turbocharged Gas I4 1.5L/91
- Transmission: Automatic
- Drive Type: FWD
- Ext. Color: Northsky Blue Metallic
- Int. Color: Jet Black
- Mileage: 65,343
- Stock #: D11047
MPG Disclaimer: *Based on 2021 EPA mileage and driving range ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your MPGe/MPG and driving range will vary depending on driving conditions, how you drive and maintain your vehicle, battery age/condition, and other factors.
Thank you for your interest in this vehicle. Contact our sales department today to receive more information.
Interior Features
- 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hotspot capable (Terms and limitations apply. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
- Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control
- Air filter, cabin
- Antenna, body-color
- Assist handle, front passenger
- Audio system feature, 6-speaker system
- Audio system, Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system, 8" diagonal color touchscreen, AM/FM stereo. Additional features for compatible phones include: Bluetooth audio streaming for 2 active devices, voice command pass-through to phone, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capable.
- Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed
- Defogger, rear-window, electric
- Display, 8" diagonal LCD touch screen
- Door locks, power programmable
- Driver Information Center, monochromatic display
- Floor mats, carpeted front (Deleted when the following LPOs are ordered: PCH, PCM, PCN, PDE, PDH, RIA, VAV.)
- Floor mats, carpeted rear (Deleted when the following LPOs are ordered: PCH, PCM, PCN, PDE, PDH, RIA, VAV.)
- Keyless Open, front doors includes extended range Remote Keyless Entry
- Keyless start
- Lighting, interior overhead courtesy lamp, dual reading lamps and illuminated trunk area
- Lighting, interior, rear reading lamps, switchable
- Map pockets, driver and front passenger seatbacks
- Mirror, inside rearview manual day/night
- Power outlet, auxiliary, 12-volt
- Rear seat armrest with cup holders
- Remote panic alarm
- Remote vehicle starter system
- Seat adjuster, 8-way power driver
- Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way manual
- Seat adjuster, power driver lumbar control
- Seat trim, Premium cloth
- Seat, rear 60/40 split-folding
- Seats, front bucket
- Seats, heated driver and front passenger
- SiriusXM Radio enjoy an All Access trial subscription with over 150 channels including commercial-free music, plus sports, news and entertainment. Plus listening on the SiriusXM app, online and at home on compatible connected devices is included, so you'll hear the best SiriusXM has to offer, anywhere life takes you. Welcome to the world of SiriusXM. (IMPORTANT: The SiriusXM radio trial package is not provided on vehicles that are ordered for Fleet Daily Rental ("FDR") use. If you decide to continue service after your trial, the subscription plan you choose will automatically renew thereafter and you will be charged according to your chosen payment method at then-current rates. Fees and taxes apply. See the SiriusXM Customer Agreement at www.siriusxm.com for complete terms and how to cancel. All fees, content, features, and availability are subject to change.)
- Steering column, tilt and telescopic
- Steering wheel controls, mounted controls for audio, phone and cruise
- Steering wheel, 3-spoke
- Temperature display, outside
- Theft-deterrent system, content theft alarm
- Trunk cargo anchors
- Vent, rear console
- Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors, covered
- Warning indicator, front passenger seat belt
- Window, power with driver Express-Up/Down
- Windows, power with Express-Down on all
- Wireless Apple CarPlay/Wireless Android Auto
Exterior Features
- Glass, acoustic, laminated, windshield
- Headlamp control, automatic on and off
- Headlamps, halogen
- Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable, body-color, manual-folding
- Tail lamps, LED
- Tire, compact spare, T125/80R16
- Tires, P225/55R17 all-season, blackwall
- Wheel, spare, 16" (40.6 cm) steel
- Wheels, 17" (43.2 cm) aluminum
Mechanical Features
- Axle, 5.10 final drive ratio
- Brake lining, high-performance, noise and dust performance
- Brake rotors, Duralife
- Brake, parking, manual
- Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
- Engine control, stop-start system
- Engine, 1.5L turbo DOHC 4-cylinder DI with Variable Valve Timing (VVT) (160 hp [119.3 kW]
- Front wheel drive
- Fuel door, push open
- Fueling system, capless
- Suspension, front MacPherson strut
- Suspension, rear 4-link, independent
- Tool kit, road emergency
- Transmission, Continuously Variable (CVT)
Safety Features
- Airbags, 10 total, frontal and knee for driver and front passenger, side-impact seat-mounted and roof rail-mounted head-curtain for front and rear outboard seating positions includes Passenger Sensing System (Always use seat belts and child restraints. Children are safer when properly secured in a rear seat in the appropriate child restraint. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
- Braking control, ECM grade
- Buckle to Drive prevents vehicle from being shifted out of Park until driver seat belt is fastened; times out after 20 seconds and encourages seat belt use, can be turned on and off in Settings or Teen Driver menu
- Chevrolet Connected Access capable (Subject to terms. See onstar.com or dealer for details.)
- Daytime Running Lamps, LED, separate
- Door locks, rear child security
- LATCH system (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren), for child restraint seats
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Link Dump Friday №323
"Wait, what... what is this?" you say, quivering nervously. "A classic Link Dump Friday format with games to play? Is it 2011?" Haha, no, gentle, silly reader, the year is still 2013, but the Link Dump Friday you've been demanding is finally back and here to stay.
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Oh, I am SOOOO glad that this format has returned.
Now I can actually find games to play in the Link Dump! I practically stopped reading the other ones! I come here to find games, not find out information about games that I might be able to find in the future.
Thanks for bringing this back, whatever powers that be facilitated this!
I'm going to go ahead and say that although I am glad to see the return of the old Link Dump format, I really enjoyed reading the new ones. The other Link Dump Friday was a great source of info on indie gaming news for me.
So, I'm with Strangelander, and I do hope to see the news & demos part come back in another feature!
Yippee, yahoo, yay! Neato, Cool and Nifty!
It's back to the good ol' days of Link Dump Fridays. (Can ya tell I'm thrilled?) This was always one of the best things about Jayisgames, in my opinion, along with The Vault, Wednesday Escapes, practically anything Grinnyp reviews, Dora's writing, Tricky's writing. . .
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Anger over Justin Bieber's Anne Frank message
The singer's "belieber" comment was quoted on the Anne Frank House Facebook page
Justin Bieber has caused outrage with his message in a guestbook at the Anne Frank Museum, saying he hoped the Holocaust victim would have been a fan.
The 19-year-old pop idol wrote: "Truly inspiring to be able to come here. Anne was a great girl. Hopefully she would have been a belieber."
It has provoked fierce online criticism of the Canadian singer, who is in Amsterdam as part of a tour.
The museum defended the star but added his comment "wasn't very sensible".
The Canadian singer's comment was quoted on the Anne Frank House Facebook page following his visit on Friday evening.
Anne Frank's diary, written during the two years the teenager and her family hid from the Nazis in occupied Amsterdam, made her a symbol of the suffering of Jews during World War II.
The house has been turned into a museum dedicated to the young girl, who died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp in 1945 aged 15.
The suggestion that had she lived today, the teenager would have been a "belieber" - a term used by his devoted fans to describe themselves - generated thousands of horrified responses on social networking websites.
"Just saw what Justin Bieber wrote in the Anne Frank Museum guestbook. Absolutely disgusted," read one tweet.
"Way to turn an inspiring moment into something about yourself," read another.
However, museum spokeswoman Maatje Mostart defended the young star to the BBC, saying: "He's 19. It's a crazy life he's living, he didn't mean bad and also it's nice that he made the effort, he didn't have to come."
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World Heritage Centre expressed concern to the Minister of Cultures of Bolivia on Tiwanaku
With the objective of addressing issues related to the preservation of Bolivian World Heritage properties, the Head of the Latin America and Caribbean Unit of the UNESCO World Heritage Centre, Ms Nuria Sanz, met with the new Minister of Culture, Ms Zulma Yugar, during her recent visit to the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France.
The property of Tiwanaku: Spiritual and Political Centre of the Tiwanaku Culture, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 2000 under criteria (iii) and (iv) received special attention. The Latin America and Caribbean Unit of UNESCO's World Heritage Centre expressed its deep concern for several aspects related to the conservation of the property, particularly for those related to the management system, the stability of the Akapana Pyramid, the conservation of emblematic steles and the Gate of the Sun, the state of deterioration of the museums and the conservation of their archaeological collections, the lack of planned archaeological excavations and the problems caused by the Municipality's interventions, undertaken with no approval of the Ministry of Cultures. Furthermore they discussed the urgent need to develop coordinated actions for the safeguarding of the property.
It was pointed out that given the World Heritage status of Tiwanaku, any project or initiative to be undertaken at the property should be acknowledged by the World Heritage Centre according to Paragraph 172 of the Operational Guidelines of the World Heritage Convention. The concerns of the World Heritage Centre are reflected in the difficulties encountered in the implementation of the "Project for the Preservation and Conservation of Tiwanaku and the Akapana Pyramid", funded by the Japanese extra-budgetary Funds-in-Trust. The three-year project includes the following actions necessary to improve the management and conservation of the property: the elaboration of the Master Plan, the conservation of the Gate of the Sun, urgent actions for the stabilization and conservation of the Akapana Pyramid, urgent interventions in the museums, and capacity building in conservation and management for the stakeholders, among other activities.
In the case that no precise responses to the raised issues are given, it would be pertinent to consider a moratorium in the development of the project, until the institutional and technical conditions are met and allow continuation with the previewed activities. The Minister of Cultures committed to giving immediate answers to the issues raised.
During the meeting, the need to develop urgent actions for the safeguarding of the Cerro Rico Mountain in Potosi, located in the World Heritage property City of Potosi was raised. In this context, a technical International Assistance request for the preservation of the mountain was recently approved and will be undertaken in coordination with the Bolivian Authorities.
The World Heritage would like thank the Ministry of Cultures for its interest in the preservation of the inscribed properties in Bolivia. The World Heritage Centre would also like to thank Ministry of External Relations for all the efforts made to guarantee a fluent communication with the Ministry of Cultures and for its interest in the Main Andean Road/ Qhapaq Ñan project.


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August 30, 2012
Rec services faculty, staff golf tournament
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The rec services fall faculty and staff golf tournament will be Sept. 28 at the Wamego Country Club. Play will follow Texas Scramble rules. Current and retired K-State faculty, staff, graduate assistants and full-time employees of K-State departments and their affiliates are eligible to participate. Spouses may participate if both the husband and wife play on the same team.
Tee times are available from 7:20 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. Reserve a tee time for your four-person team in the rec office where an intramural team fee of $4.36 will be collected. Green fees will be paid at the golf course and are $35 for one or two people per cart, or $27 for walking.
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Are We Facing a Second Somalia?
The kidnapping of Libyan Prime Minister Ali Zeidan in early October provides clear proof of how catastrophic the situation is in Libya two years after the overthrow of the Gaddafi regime.
The popular uprising in Libya was massively influenced by the NATO military intervention. And it is now clear that the country, still undergoing reconstruction, is confronted with far more complex challenges than those facing Egypt or Tunisia, for example. The euphoria that followed the overthrow of Gaddafi has long since evaporated. Two years after the end of the dictatorship, there are still no functioning state institutions in the country.
It would be irresponsible to maintain that Libya now stands at the crossroads. This junction was left behind long ago, and, unfortunately, events have propelled the country in the opposite direction. Now, Libya is heading at full speed towards becoming a second Somalia. In order to escape this scenario, the country must overcome a number of very serious challenges.
The recent kidnapping of Prime Minister Zeidan has made absolutely clear that the security situation in Libya remains unmanageable. If even the Prime Minister can be kidnapped from the Corinthia Hotel, frequented by international guests and one of the most secure locations in the country, then how are average Libyan citizens coping with the situation?
Caught in the whirlpool of lawlessness
Although the militias are financed by the state, they are not under government control and have developed into an army composed of unemployed young men. Today, it is difficult to differentiate between the revolutionaries who fought under the leadership of NATO and the "rebels" who are taking advantage of the precarious security situation. Far removed from any media scrutiny, criminal groups attack whole regions on a daily basis.
Libyan Foreign Minister Abdul Ati al-Obeidi was certainly correct when he announced that weapons had fallen into the hands of close to 16,000 criminals, who were posing as "rebels". These weapons were those delivered two years ago by NATO or those looted from the weapons arsenal of the Gaddafi regime. This situation is sucking Libya ever deeper into a whirlpool of lawlessness.
Since October 2011, all of Libya's transitional governments have failed in one of their most important tasks, namely, in disarming the rebels. Yet, as long as the new leadership remains impotent in stopping the trade in arms within the country, it will surely fail in its fight against international smuggling.
Within next to no time, the country has turned into a haven for extremists. They, in turn, even pose a threat to neighbouring countries. The unstable situation in Libya also plays a negative role in the Syrian civil war, as the majority of foreign fighters and weapons on the side of the Syrian opposition come from Libya.
Between economic collapse and political stagnation
Without a doubt, the new political players in the new Libya are simply not up to the labyrinthine tasks facing them, as most members of the national assembly lack any measure of experience, skill in governing, or leadership qualities. Many of them have lived for decades in exile and know little of the complex social structures in present-day Libya.
This political situation has impeded economic growth and, since 2011, blocked the expansion of infrastructure that was previously supported through foreign investments before the overthrow of Gaddafi. In particular, oil exports, the most important source of income for the state, have been systematically sabotaged. Armed groups have controlled the oil fields for the past two months. This has resulted in a loss of billions for the state and is creating a huge hole in the budget. Libyan workers will suffer the most, as the vast majority are employed by the state.
The more the new Libyan elite is occupied with setting up state institutions, the less they are able to fulfil their regional responsibilities. This fact has led neighbouring states to increasingly cast doubt on Libya's capability to be a reliable cooperation partner at the regional level.
This mistrust has led to political stagnation within the Maghreb Union, as bilateral relations between the Libyan state, Tunisia, and Algeria are frosty at best. Even relations with sub-Saharan governments appear to have soured. The reason is that the national transitional government in Libya continues to accuse a number of African states of having sent mercenaries to Libya in 2011 to fight on the side of the Gaddafi regime.
Mustafa el-Fituri
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Mustafa el-Fituri is a Libyan political scientist and the recipient of the 2010 Samir Kassir Prize for Freedom of the Press.
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Hunters: Episode One HD
- Publisher: Rodeo Games
- Genre: Strategy
- Released: 26 Feb, 2011
- Size: 122.5 MB
- Price: $4.99
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No 1 RPG / Strategy game in 16 countries!Also available on iPhone and iPod Touch, Hunters: Episode One.
Set in a Universe where contracts rule, Hunters allows you to build a team of Mercenaries and become the most renowned Bounty Hunters in the Galaxy.
"Final Fantasy Tactics. X-Com. Shining Force. All games that do turn-based strategy very well. If you have an iPhone or iPad, add Hunters to that list." - Kotaku
"Jagged Alliance has gone spacewalking on the iOS" - Touch My Apps
"Boy oh boy, I can't say enough praise for Hunters Episode One." - No Dpad
"Hunters HD is a must-download strategy game for the iOS" - iPhone Strategy Games
"This is one of the best turn-based games I've ever played, on any platform." - Arcade Life
"I'm digging Hunters. It's an ambitious, deep title with tons of equipment and stat options and a lot of menus." - TOUCH ARCADE
"How have you not bought this yet?" - Garnett Lee (Weekend Confirmed)
HUNTERS: Episode One HD is a turn-based strategy developed exclusively for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch by Rodeo Games.
Turn based strategy:
Develop your own tactics and style of play in this turn based strategy game. Designed from the ground up for the iPhone and iPad devices.
New Missions:
Each day you'll receive a set of contracts direct to the Bridge of your Spaceship, which you'll have 24 real time hours to complete.
Customise your team:
Customise your team of Hunters with weapons and armour, before dropping into the turn based strategy game.
Drop game:
Navigate your Hunters through richly detailed environments. Take down AI controlled
enemies and complete your Contract Objectives.
Buy bigger, more powerful weapons. Stronger armor. Better equipment. New stock is available every hour.
Levels and talents:
Grow your team. Gain more equipment, upgrades, and special abilities. Build the most powerful team of mercenaries in the Universe.
What's New in Version 1.17
Minor Interface enhancements.Bring in line with iOS 5.1.


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In this edition of In the News:
- Grading School Reform
- The Place to Be
- High Marks for RSD Charters
- Louisiana News
- National Headlines
- OPSB: The Politics of Education
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- Announcements
For its opinion page, WWL-TV.com asked a variety of people to weigh in on school reform in Louisiana. Read a summary or click on the links below to read the individual opinion pieces.
Education reform a game-changer for New Orleans – Patrick Dobard, RSD Superintendent
Evolving Louisiana's classrooms from creationism – Zack Kopplin, college student
Teach for America, a positive agent of change in Orleans schools – Kimberly Sanfeliz, former TFA New Orleans corps member
Gov. Jindal shows disdain for teachers, public education – Steve Monaghan, President, Louisiana Federation of Teachers
7 years later, are New Orleans schools better off? – Karran Harper Royal, parent and advocate for students with special needs
New Orleans schools outperform state, nation in graduating students – Leslie Jacobs, founder, Educate Now!
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Idea Village and 4.0 Schools – January 2013
Check out this vibrant and well done video on EdTech entrepreneurship and New Orleans.
ACT scores show gain in New Orleans' Recovery School District
Times-Picayune – December 28, 2012
According to a new report by the Cowen Institute, the RSD's charter high schools posted a higher average ACT score for the Class of 2012 than OPSB's direct-run high schools. RSD charters had an average composite score of 17.9, compared with 17.3 for OPSB's direct-run schools. Educate Now! congratulates O. Perry Walker and Sci Academy for scoring over 19, higher than any other open-admissions high schools in Orleans Parish.
New state BESE members hail from Jindal's circle, Xavier University
Times-Picayune – January 18, 2013
Two governor-appointed BESE members are stepping down: Former BESE President Penny Dastugue and John Bennett. Governor Jindal has appointed Stephen Waguespack, his former chief of staff, and Judy Miranti, director of the Division of Education and Graduate Studies at Xavier University, as their replacements.
Successful charters can now open new schools without state OK
Times-Picayune – January 18, 2013
Starting this year, a high-performing charter operator that meets certain, stringent criteria may open up to two new schools without formally applying for new charters. This policy applies to all charters, including ones authorized by local school districts. In addition, BESE approved the Charter School Performance Contract, which codifies management and financial requirements for state-authorized charters and spells out the procedures for intervening in a troubled school.
La. mental health program to cease
The Advocate – January 9, 2013
As part of budget cuts, Governor Jindal is eliminating funding for the Early Childhood Supports and Services Program, which provides counseling to young children (under the age of 6) in low-income families. The $2.8 million in federal funds the program was slated to receive will be used elsewhere in the state's operating budget.
Louisiana's rank rises on national education quality report card
Times-Picayune – January 10, 2013
Louisiana jumped eight places on Education Week's annual "Quality Counts" report card, from 23rd in the nation to 15th. Louisiana's C+ grade reflected a wide variation in the report's subcategories. The state received a nearly perfect score for standards, assessments, and accountability but landed in 48th place for K-12 achievement.
StudentsFirst group rates Louisiana education policies high
The Advocate – January 9, 2013
Louisiana ranks first in the nation for policies that prioritize the interests of children, according to a report by StudentsFirst, the education policy organization founded by Michelle Rhee. The report focused on three key factors: state policies to improve the teaching profession (including meaningful teacher evaluations); empowering parents through information, access and school choice; and spending education dollars wisely. Read more in this Louisiana DOE press release.
Tool to Weigh Parent Engagement
Education Week – January 15, 2013
Harvard University and Survey Monkey are offering a new tool to help weigh parent engagement. School districts and parent-teacher organizations around the country have already started using the Parent Survey for K-12 Schools to measure family involvement – from how much help students receive at home to how confident parents are in supporting their child's schooling. Districts can adapt the survey to meet their needs, and parents can respond online or on paper.
Gallup: Student Engagement Drops With Each Grade
Education Week – January 14, 2013
According to a Gallup Student Poll, the number of students engaged in school declines steadily with every year that passes. Gallop surveyed over 500,000 students in grades 5-12 and found that nearly 8 out of 10 elementary school students qualified as engaged, but by middle school that number dropped to 6 out of 10 students, and by high school it dropped to 4 out of 10. Gallup's report looks at the potential causes for this decline as well as the costs to our economy if it isn't reversed.
Combined Measures Better at Gauging Teacher Effectiveness, Study Finds
Education Week – January 8, 2013
A three-year study of teacher effectiveness sponsored by the Gates Foundation found that a teacher's success can be measured, but it requires a combination of student feedback, test-score growth calculations, and observations of practice to get a balanced and accurate picture. The study also found that basing more than half the evaluation on test scores undermines the results and that teachers should be observed by more than one person to ensure scores are reliable.
The Politics of Education
New Orleans Magazine – January 2013
The November elections significantly changed the makeup of the Orleans Parish School Board. Many agree that losing Lourdes Moran, who played a key role in bringing OPSB's finances under control, is a significant loss, but it is still unclear how the new members will impact school governance. The OPSB's first major decision, hiring the new school superintendent, should give some indication of the board's future direction.
Orleans Parish School Board swears in members, chooses president
Times-Picayune – January 14, 2013
Orleans Parish School Board members have been sworn in for a new four-year term, including three new representatives, Sarah Newell Usdin, Leslie Ellison and Nolan Marshall, Jr. The board unanimously elected Ira Thomas as president and Ellison as vice president.
No New Orleans schools will return to city control in 2013-14
Times-Picayune – January 3, 2013
The Algiers Charter School Association voted to keep its three eligible schools — Martin Behrman, Dwight D. Eisenhower and O. Perry Walker High – in the Recovery School District instead of letting them return to the OPSB.
Application period for most New Orleans public schools begins Wednesday
Times-Picayune – January 12, 2013
The application period for 2013-14 student enrollment begins this week with the opening of the OneApp process. OneApp is the new centralized enrollment system begun last year for RSD schools, but this year it will include all OPSB direct-run schools as well as the private and parochial schools participating in the voucher program.
Rex foundation to award $525,000 in grants for New Orleans charter schools
Times-Picayune – January 11, 2013
The Pro Bono Publico Foundation will award 31 grants totaling more than $525,000 to charter schools and the organizations that support them. Pro Bono Publico is financed by members of the Rex organization, and the grants are part of the foundation's continuing commitment to the recovery of New Orleans.
Documentary looks at McDonogh school
The Advocate – January 9, 2013
A new documentary series called "Blackboard Wars" will tell the story of John McDonogh High School. John McDonogh was transitioned to a charter school just last summer and is showing signs of a successful turnaround, but not everyone is happy about the documentary. Some community members have expressed outrage at the negative way the school is being presented. The six-part series will air on the Oprah Winfrey Network in March.
Education Pioneers is looking for a new director to run their New Orleans operations. View the job description or visit their website for more information.


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As pure as the driven snow
What's the meaning of the phrase 'As pure as the driven snow'?
Entirely pure.
What's the origin of the phrase 'As pure as the driven snow'?
'Driven snow' is snow that has blown into drifts and is untrodden and clean. Examples of the precise text 'as pure as [the] driven snow' aren't found in print until around the start of the 19th century. Nevertheless, we have to thank Shakespeare for this popular simile. The complete phrase 'as pure as the driven snow' doesn't appear in Shakespeare's writing, but it almost does, and he used snow as a symbol for purity and whiteness in several plays. In The Winter's Tale, 1611:
Autolycus: Lawn as white as driven snow.
In Macbeth, 1605:
Malcolm: Black Macbeth will seem as pure as snow.
Of course, the tradition of brides wearing white in many cultures stems from the association between the colour and purity. This was referred to as early as the 1400s, as in John Lydgate's poetry for example, circa 1435:
Alle cladde in white, in tokne off clennesse, Lyche pure virgynes.
An alternative derivation of this simile has been proposed that originates from an altogether different source. medieval tanners used animal faeces in the leather tanning process - specifically dogs' droppings, to which they gave the incongruous name 'pure'. Some have speculated that 'pure' referred to the white form of the said stools that used to be more commonly seen and that 'as pure as the driven snow' comes from that association. It doesn't; the 'pure' name came from the purification of the raw leather caused by the enzymes present in the excrement and has nothing to do with 'as pure as driven snow'.
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Microsoft has quietly added a new Surface Pro 3 to its retail lineup that's tailor made for people who want a little extra power at a middle-of-the-road price point.
The new Surface Pro 3 has a 1.7GHz Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, and costs US$1,299. That's the same price Microsoft charges for an existing model with a 1.9GHz dual-core i5 chip, 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. Previously, the i7 only appeared in the two most expensive Surface Pro 3 models, which Microsoft is still selling. People who want more storage will have to pay $1,549 for a tablet with 256GB of storage, or $1,749 for one with 512GB of storage.
That new tablet seems targeted at users who don't mind trading file storage capacity for the added power of an i7, which runs at a slower frequency than the i5 but can "Turbo Boost" to 3.3GHz, compared to the i5's 2.9GHz boost. The i7 also features Intel's HD 5000 integrated graphics processor, which provides better graphics than the HD 4400 built into the i5.
Still, people who buy the more powerful tablet may not see all the performance they're expecting, since the Surface Pro 3 throttles its CPU if the tablet gets too hot. Under sustained heavy load, the Surface Pro 3 (like its predecessors) dials back the processor performance, which compromises its use as a high-performance laptop.
The new tablet comes at a time of opportunity for the Surface Pro line. Windows 10's launch is right around the corner, and one of the marquee features of Microsoft's new operating system is the ability to switch between a desktop and tablet mode for convertible devices like the Surface Pro. That may drive increased sales of Microsoft's professional-grade tablet.
It also raises some questions about the future of the Surface Pro line. Microsoft unveiled the Surface Pro 3 over a year ago and has yet to announce plans for its next big update.


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The pairing of Metallica and Lou Reed is a polarizing one. Based on fans we've heard from, half think their upcoming LP, Lulu, could be a work of art, while the rest say it's bound to be a load...and we're not referring to Metallica's 1996 album of the same name.
In a new video (above), drummer Lars Ulrich expresses surprise that people are, ahem, surprised at the collaboration. In his view, the idea of the metal masters working with the godfather of punk is "obvious."
The band, along with Reed, discuss the making of Lulu in the 13-minute clip. The record will be released worldwide on 31 October and 1 November in the US. You can listen to Lulu in full here.
In other Metallica-related news, bassist Rob Trujillo confirmed that the band has started work on their own album. "We've got a couple of new songs we have been working on the past couple of weeks," he told GulfNews.com.
"We've been in the studio with Rick Rubin, working on a couple of things, and we're going to be recording during the most of next year. We've got a lot of work ahead of us. But the great thing is that we have sort of already jumped off the launch pad and we're swimming... This is the beginning of something very, very cool."


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By Stefan J. Bos, Worthy News' Chief International Correspondent
TEHRAN, IRAN (Worthy News)-- An official of one of Iran's largest house church movement says recently detained church members are tortured and otherwise pressured to confess to crimes they did not commit.
"We are especially concerned about seven Christians of our church who were taken to prison on Friday," October 12, said Church of Iran council member Firouz Khandjani.
"It is our impression that Iranian authorities are trying to make them confess to charges such as 'activities threatening the security of the state'," he stressed.
"In prison, there are authorities playing 'good guys' saying "we are looking for solutions" and 'bad guys' who are torturing them, explained Khandjani who himself was briefly detained after visiting a local church.
He said the pressure comes at a time when Christian meetings are viewed by Iran's leadership as even "worse than political" gatherings. "A lot of [political] opponents may stop their activities eventually under pressure. But a Christian cannot stop being a Christian," added Khandjani.
"Everyone who is not a Shia Muslim is considered a political opponent," he said.
Khandjani spoke to BosNewsLife from an undisclosed location amid security concerns after earlier revealing that as many as 400 evangelical Protestant Christians were detained this month alone by "Iran's Gestapo", the word he uses for the feared intelligence service.
The Church of Iran members were detained during a worship service in the city of Shiraz, he said. They include Mohammad Roghangir, known locally as 'Brother Vahid', who led a the house church meeting attended by some 15 people.
Other Christians captured during the same raid were identified as Eskandar Rezaie, Bijan Haghighi, Mehdi Ameruni and Shahin Lahooti. "We are also concerned about sister Roxana Forughi as this is the second time she is being detained," Khandjani said earlier.
He said a court hearing was not expected before the forced confessions.
Khandjani spoke while believers were awaiting news about five Christian converts detained in Adel-Abad prison eight months ago following a raid on a house church in Shiraz.
They were expected to face a court Monday, October 15.
Iranian officials have denied innocent Christians are being detained in prison and often describe them as "criminals" who are "threatening security."
Church of Iran and other movements have linked the reported crackdown to concern among Iranian officials linked to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei about the spread of Christianity in the Islamic nation.
Some church groups say there may be at least 100,000 evangelical Christians in the country, including many former Muslims.


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Kanye West's Next Album Titled 'Rich Black American'?
Rumors are swirling that Kanye West's next album will be titled 'Rich Black American'.
A photo featuring the album title and its tracklisting began to circulate on Twitter Sunday night (Feb. 3). If this is in fact true, we can expect features from Pusha T, Frank Ocean, Beyonce, Florence Welch, Big Sean and Skrillex. The album would also be released sometime this year.
Though this isn't confirmation, we do know that No I.D. revealed to MTV in June 2012, that Kanye would be dropping a sixth solo album. "It's what you expect and everything you don't expect," No I.D. hinted.
The track 'Faith' appears to feature Pusha T and Ocean while 'Whole Lifetime' receives an assist from Beyonce.
His sixth solo effort would be a follow-up to 2010's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy,' which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, selling 496,000 copies in its first week. If Kanye does release this album, it will be a busy year for Mr. West, who's also expecting his first child in the summer with Kim Kardashian.
Do you think 'Rich Black American' could be the title of West's next album? Let us know in the comments below.
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People often need a friendly face with an authoritative voice to encourage them to live healthy lives. For many, Ellie Krieger is the personality whose face and voice gently inspires them to continue the struggle toward a balanced, healthy lifestyle. As the host of the highly-popular Food Network television show "Healthy Appetite," she greets her audience with the ease of a long-time friend, offering health tips and recipes that promote losing weight. As the author of the bestselling "Small Changes, Big Results," she has gained both media attention and a ever-growing base of loyal fans. Today, her momentum continues to build with her new online program "Healthy Living With Ellie Krieger."
Building Her Following Through Exposure
Krieger, a registered dietitian, has been slowly building a fan base with regular appearances on popular TV shows such as "Today," "Saturday Early Show" and "Your Total Health." She has also contributed articles and columns to print magazines such as "People," "Parenting" and "Woman's Day." Catering primarily to women, Krieger offers her expertise in both health and nutrition to an ever-growing legion of female fans who are struggling to lose weight and live healthy lives.
The Ellie Krieger Method For Healthy Living
Krieger maintains that most fad diets are ineffective for living healthily over the long-term. For example, while some diets that encourage its followers to avoid consuming carbohydrates to lose weight, doing so for a prolonged time can have physical and health impacts. Instead, she promotes eating foods that people find delicious while getting into shape and keeping fit through exercise. Krieger contends that this balanced lifestyle of eating the right foods, not depriving your body of foods that it naturally wants to enjoy and being active is the only healthy way to lose weight and keep it off while feeling energized and staying healthy.
Through her book, Food Network television show and online program, Krieger emphasizes that people should focus their attention on the quality of foods they eat, not simply the quantity. For example, eating desserts that you crave is something you should allow your body to enjoy. Just don't eat desserts in excess. Plus, she claims that if you're going to indulge, make sure you do so with foods that are worth indulging. That is to say, don't indulge in horrible-tasting muffins simply to "fill the void." Indulge in great-tasting muffins so that you'll enjoy your food more.
Through Krieger's online program, you're encouraged to stick with a schedule that includes 3 meals and 2 snacks each day. Nothing is off-limits, including the desserts you crave. A critical component of the program is getting exercise. In the program, you'll be provided with a customized activity schedule to help you stay active each day.
Healthy Living Can Be Simple
According to Ellie Krieger, living a healthy life isn't mysterious. It's simple. It merely requires sticking to a diet that focuses on the quality of foods you give your body and ensuring that you maintain an active lifestyle. By doing these things, you can feel better, lose weight, live healthier and enjoy life more fully. Often, the best solutions are the simple ones.
Article by Damon Zahariades
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Marco Rubio on War & Peace | |
RUBIO: I have two thoughts. The first is my preference would be that people would refrain from writing these sorts of things until the president is out of office, because I it undermines the ability to conduct foreign policy. That being said, I don't think we can ignore what is in that book. The motivations in Afghanistan was primarily political: the president had that this is not his war. And you saw that reflected in the decision that he made at the same time that he announced the surge, he also announced an exit date and strategy, thereby emboldening Taliban to believe they can wait us out. And the result is now evident across the globe. Our allies see us as unreliable and our enemies feel emboldened. And I think that this is--confirms our worst fears that this is an administration that lacks a strategic foreign policy and in fact largely driven by politics and tactics.
RUBIO: I believe the administration has acted responsibly. I think they've done three things that are important:
RUBIO: That's correct, and Libya.
Q: Because military commanders say the biggest ISIS threat to Europe now is coming from Libya, not Syria?
RUBIO: Correct.
Q: So if you're for putting more U.S. ground troops in Iraq and Syria, are you also ready to send U.S. ground troops on the ground in Libya?
RUBIO: Well, what I've argued from the very beginning is that in order to defeat ISIS, you must deny them operating spaces. Today that operating space has largely been based in Iraq and Syria, but I've been warning about the Libyan presence for the better part of two years. So they need to be targeted wherever they have an operating space. They can only be defeated if they are driven out and the territory is held by Sunni Arabs. But it will require a specific number of American special operators, in combination with an increase in air strikes.
RUBIO: I don't think any nation on Earth takes more pains in avoiding civilian casualties than the United States. The reality, unfortunately, is that many of these terrorist groups deliberately operate from the center of civilian areas, because they want there to be civilian casualties for propaganda use. We've seen that as well used by the enemies of Israel on repeated occasions. Obviously, we're going to take great pains to avoid civilian casualties, but at the end of the day, no one has killed more civilians and more innocents here than ISIS has. And although we'll take extraordinary steps to avoid civilian casualties, there is, of course, no guarantee, especially, given the fact, that you're operating against these individuals, who have no regard for human life.
RUBIO: This is clearly an act of war on one of our NATO allies and we should invoke Article 5 of the NATO agreement and bring everyone together to put together a coalition to confront this challenge.
Q: The question is how--Senator Lindsey Graham, says put 10,000 troops on the ground.
RUBIO: I think it's premature to say the exact numbers. I think that we need to begin to work more closely with the Sunni tribes in Iraq who do not want to work under the thumb of the central government in Iraq as well as the Kurds. The only way to ultimately defeat ISIS is for them to be defeated ideologically and militarily, by Sunnis themselves. But we are going to have to increase special operations attacks, targeting ISIS leadership and revealing that they are not invincible.
Obama's strategy to defeat ISIS is largely identical to Marco Rubio's. The senator fleshed this out at CPAC: target ISIS by using local ground forces, coupled with air support from the United States, all while U.S. officials take the lead in assembling an international coalition. That, as of this morning, is Rubio's plan. It's also exactly what Obama has been doing since August.
"Intervention is a mistake. Intervention when both sides are evil is a mistake. Intervention that destabilizes the Middle East is a mistake. And yet, here we are again, wading into a civil war," Paul said.
His doubts ran contrary to the thinking of Rubio, who advocated an aggressive response, saying the threat should have been addressed earlier. "If we do not confront and defeat ISIL now we will have to do so later, and it will take a lot longer, be a lot costlier, and be more painful," Rubio said, using an acronym for Islamic State. "If we fail to approve this, the nations of that region will say America is not truly engaged."
RUBIO: Absolutely. I think it's critical that we do that. If you're serious about defeating ISIL, you have to go after where they're headquartered. What is important to understand about their presence in Syria is that they are generating revenue in Syria, with former Assad refineries that they now control and they're generating revenue from. But all of their supplies, their command and control structure, is being operated from there. You cannot defeat ISIL unless you hit them in those parts of Syria that they now control, where the Syrian government is not even present. ISIL is a group that poses an immediate danger to the United States. And if we are serious about defeating them, then we must strike them both in Syria and in Iraq.
RUBIO: Without a doubt. I think this is an urgent counterterrorism matter. I know a lot has been talked about the future of Iraq as a country, and that is a very legitimate issue that needs to be looked at. But, for me, this is not about nation-building or imposing democracy. This is a counterterrorism risk that we need to nip in the bud. It is my view that we will either deal with ISIS now or we will deal with them later. And, later, they're going to be stronger and harder to reach.
Q: Given that this is a direct throat to U.S. national security, what should this administration be doing?
RUBIO: I certainly hope that the 300 additional special forces and trainers going in is not simply a symbolic measure. I hope it's the first step in a multistep process.
RUBIO: I'd be open-minded to providing assistance to the Iraqi government in terms of training and equipment to allow them to deal with the challenges. I would not underestimate the impact that these rebels al Qaeda-linked forces in in Syria are now having cross border in Iraq. I think's going to be a growing factor. Some have asked me this week if I would support another invasion of Iraq, of course not. I don't think that's a solution at this point. But I think we're going to be dealing with this for some time. But ultimately, the only way to solve this problem is for the Iraqi government to be able to solve it. They need the military and security resources in the short-term. But in the long-term, they need a stable political process, otherwise this is going to be an ongoing problem forever.
RUBIO: Well, it's an important start. I think the broader issue is, what is the strategy? And I think the strategy has to involve more coordination with the Kurds and also with Sunnis, because you're not going to defeat ISIS, a radical Sunni movement, without a robust anti-ISIS Sunni coalition. So, I do think it's important tactical step forward. It needs to be backed up with increased airstrikes and so forth.
A: The sanctions are already in place. And they would be reinstated. And that's what I would do as president. You don't need to have a Cabinet fully formed to do that. We will not use the national security waiver to hold back US sanctions against Iran, especially not as a result of this flawed deal that he's pursuing. I think that the sanctions were actually forcing Iran to the table. I think we should have asked for a lot more. It also requires us to help Iran technically, economically, develop themselves as a country and become a stronger regional power. That undermines our relationships with our Arab allies in the region and, of course, the state of Israel. I think it almost guarantees that there will now be an arms race in the Middle East.
RUBIO: Well, not only would I have not been in favor of it, President Bush would not have been in favor of it. And he said so.
Q: So, it made sense to invade Iraq in 2003, but now you say it was a mistake?
RUBIO: That was not the same question. The question was whether it was a mistake. And my answer was it's not a mistake. I still say it was not a mistake, because the president was presented with intelligence that said Iraq had weapons of mass destruction, it was governed by a man who had committed atrocities in the past with weapons of mass destruction.
RUBIO: Well, if you recall, at that time, what the president characterized basically as a symbolic military action against the Assad government, which I thought would be counterproductive. I thought the best way to topple Assad was to arm, equip, train and capacitate moderate rebel elements within Syria. I thought that was a better approach. This is different. We're talking about targeting ISIL, which is a group that poses an immediate danger to the United States. And if we are serious about defeating them, then we must strike them both in Syria and in Iraq. The previous debate was about what to do with Assad, and I thought the best way to topple Assad was not through airstrikes, but through equipping the moderate rebel elements.
RUBIO: Much of what has happened in Iraq lately has been the result of poor leadership within Iraq. Contributing to that is the fact that the US does not have long-term status in Iraq. As a result, air space [can be] used by Iranians and others to do all sorts of things. Ultimately whether it's Afghanistan or Iraq, future of those countries is in the hands of their own people. And the US can't rescue them from themselves. But I do think we have a strategic interest in what happens there. And it poses a real challenge, because if you start adding it up now, Bob, you have an ungoverned space in Iraq, ungoverned spaces in Syria, potentially ungoverned spaces if Afghanistan begins to fall back, ungoverned spaces in Africa. This is all fertile territory for al Qaeda and other radical elements to set up training camps and plot attacks against the homeland and our interests.
Over two years ago, Rubio said, he urged the U.S. to "identify non-jihadist groups in Syria and help train and equip them so that they could not only topple Assad, but also be the best organized, trained and armed group on the ground in a post-Assad Syria." But failure to act means that "we are now left with no good options."
"Military action, taken simply to save face, is not a wise use of force," Rubio said. "My advice is to either lay out a comprehensive plan using all of the tools at our disposal that stands a reasonable chance of allowing the moderate opposition to remove Assad and replace him with a stable secular government. Or, at this point, simply focus our resources on helping our allies in the region protect themselves from the threat they and we will increasingly face from an unstable Syria."
RUBIO: In foreign policy, timing matters. These were options for us a year and a half ago, before this became this chaotic. It behooved us to identify whether there were any elements there within Syria fighting against Assad that we could work with, reasonable people that wouldn't carry out human rights violations, and could be part of building a new Syria. We failed to do that. So now our options are quite limited. Now the strongest groups fighting against Assad, unfortunately, are al Qaeda-linked elements.
Q: So here, now, what would President Rubio do? Would you commit US forces to a no-fly zone?
RUBIO: If I was in charge of this issue, we never would have gotten to this point. That being said, I think we need to continue to search for elements on the ground that we can work with, so that if & when Assad falls, they will manage a future, hopefully democratic Syria, and peaceful Syria.
RUBIO: First of all, a moderate by Iranian political standards is not what we could describe as moderate here in the West, but let me just say that I hope so, because the people of Iran do not want the future that their leaders have wanted. The people of Iran want to engage with the rest of the world, and hopefully this will be a step in that direction. But I'm not all that optimistic. In order to have better relations, not just with the US but with the world, Iran needs to abandon its nuclear weapons ambitions. And unfortunately, this gentleman who was just elected is a strong supporter of the nuclear program and the nuclear weaponization as well.
Rubio has not been shy in pushing for that sort of muscular foreign policy approach. In hearings, he has been an outspoken voice for intervention in Libya ever since the anti-government protesters first began clashing with dictator Muammar el-Qaddafi's forces over the winter. He supported a push for a resolution to authorize the use of American military force.
On the unrest in Syria, where the Obama administration has moved cautiously in pressuring strongman Bashar al-Assad, Rubio teamed with Lieberman to introduce a resolution calling for tougher sanctions on the Assad regime.
Tonight, I join the American people in honoring, remembering and thanking the brave men and women who fulfilled their duty and have helped bring a truly responsible end to combat operations in Iraq, where the Iraqi people now govern and protect their sovereign nation.
We should thank our troops who, under the leadership of Generals David Petraeus and Ray Odierno, brought Iraq back from the brink. We should also acknowledge President Bush and Members of Congress from both parties who did what was right in 2007 by supporting the troop surge that has made Iraq a safer and more stable nation. Their wisdom, political courage and faith in our troops have helped make this important milestone possible.
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Arguments for and against bill: (New York Times, May 8, 2013): Seeking to escalate pressure on Iran, a bipartisan group of senators introduced legislation that would deny the Iranian government access to its foreign exchange reserves, estimated to be worth as much as $100 billion. The legislation would be the first major new sanction confronting Iran since its inconclusive round of negotiations last month on its disputed nuclear program.
Sponsors of the legislation contend that Iran is not bargaining in good faith while it continues to enrich uranium. Part of the reason, they say, is that Iran has been able to work around the worst effects of the sanctions by tapping its foreign currency reserves overseas, which are largely beyond the reach of current restrictions. "Closing the foreign currency loophole in our sanctions policy is critical in our efforts to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability," the sponsors said.
Critics said the new legislation risked further alienating Iranians who suspect that the sanctions' true purpose is not to pressure Iran in the nuclear negotiations, but to cause an economic implosion that would lead to regime change. "When we've cemented a sanctions escalation path, we're creating a trajectory toward actual confrontation," said the founder of the National Iranian American Council, a Washington group that opposes sanctions. Some Iranian leaders, he said, see the sanctions "as a train that can only go in one direction and has no brakes."